The cold-blooded Helian Si before him was a far cry from the obedient, gentle girl he remembered, who always called him "elder brother" whenever she saw him.
The contrast was just too much; he never knew that the little girl he had watched grow up could have this side to her.
Helian Yi's clenched hand, hanging limply at his side, loosened in despair. Had he truly neglected Sisi for the past few years?
"Yi'er, why aren't you doing it yet!"
Seeing that he couldn't win an argument with Helian Si, Nan Hong snorted coldly in resentment and addressed Helian Yi. Why should he waste his breath arguing with a princess who had been pampered since childhood?
They've already succeeded on the frontier. Now, all they need to do is control the capital and support Yi'er's ascension to the throne. From now on, the Northern Yin will be under the control of the Southern family.
Helian Yi's gentle face showed a slight movement in his eyelids. He understood his grandfather's meaning. Looking at the two people trapped inside, he opened his lips but couldn't utter a word.
Seeing Helian Yi's attitude, Nan Hong was exasperated. Thinking his grand plan was about to succeed, he decided to act without further hesitation, flicked his sleeves, and shouted...
"Guards, detain them."
"I, the princess, will see who dares to challenge me."
Almost as soon as Nan Hong finished speaking, Helian Si's low, cold voice rang out. His delicate oval face and beautiful peach blossom eyes were devoid of any emotion.
His gaze swept over the group of guards who had drawn their swords, the coldness in his eyes like icicles in the dead of winter, ready to slowly tear them apart.
The guards looked at each other, their hesitant steps faltering as they simultaneously took two steps back.
Although the Emperor is trapped, who knows if he will break through the encirclement? If they obey orders and harm the princess today, then the Emperor's return to the capital...
Given the Emperor's tyrannical and ruthless methods, their deaths were a minor matter; even the execution of their entire families and the death by a thousand cuts would be considered a mercy from His Majesty. For a moment, the guards began to retreat step by step.
Helian You still held Helian Si's hand, but his handsome face and starry eyes looked at the cold-blooded Helian Si with a complicated expression.
Is this really still my carefree, pleasure-seeking princess who has been with me since childhood?
He should be the one protecting his younger sister, so why is it that his younger sister is protecting him instead...?
Helian You's thoughts were cut short by Nan Hong's furious shout.
"A bunch of useless trash! I've wasted my time raising you all. The Emperor is trapped and will surely die. What are you afraid of? Capture them for me, and I'll reward each and every one of you afterward!"
Nan Hong's words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, stirring up a thousand ripples. Human nature is inherently greedy; the guards exchanged glances, then without further hesitation, drew their swords and advanced step by step towards Helian You and Helian Si.
Helian Youjun's face darkened, and he coldly glanced at Helian Yi with his starry eyes. His eldest brother was actually going to attack them. He was truly heartless and insane for that status!
Without further hesitation, he reached out and pulled Helian Si back behind him to protect him, quickly subdued the nearest guard, and snatched the guard's sword.
The Emperor's Shadow, who had been hiding in the shadows, and several of Helian Si's bodyguards also appeared, protecting Helian Si as they began to fight against the horde of guards.
When Nan Hong saw Di Ying and several bodyguards appear, he was first taken aback, observing their skills, especially Di Ying's elusive figure.
His mind was filled with alarm bells, but fortunately, he was prepared for any eventuality. The guards in his mansion were all highly trained assassins he had cultivated over the years.
Each of them was highly skilled and fearless. If they were just ordinary guards, they probably wouldn't have been able to subdue Helian You and Helian Si today.
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